2026-05-26 10:37
New books available in the Library and Information Centre.
English for Tech : upgrade your english and soft skills for a successful career
Anna Gandrabura
This textbook is designed for those who want to confidently navigate the English-speaking world of the international tech industry. Today, the tech sector is one of the fastest-growing and most global industries, where English serves as the primary language of communication. With its practical approach, the book helps readers develop the language skills essential for building a successful career in technology. Readers will gain a solid understanding of the grammar, modern vocabulary, and professional expressions needed for everyday workplace communication. The book also explores the cultural aspects of business English, offering useful guidance on handling disagreements, expressing opinions, and communicating professionally through email and chat. Practical exercises based on real workplace situations prepare readers for challenges such as writing bug reports, participating in peer reviews, and collaborating online. Beyond language learning, the textbook also focuses on personal branding and career development. It provides valuable advice on creating a personal pitch, writing an effective resume, building a LinkedIn profile, and preparing for job interviews. Thanks to its modern perspective and hands-on structure, the book is equally valuable for beginners and experienced professionals. This textbook offers a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to communicate effectively and succeed in the global tech industry.
Marketing Management
Philip Kotler, Kevin Lane Keller, Mairead Brady, Malcolm Goodman, Torben Hansen
The undisputed global bestseller in marketing management that consistently reflect changes in marketing theory and practice A key text both for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Marketing Management. An encyclopaedia of marketing, the classic Marketing Management is considered by many as the authoritative book on the subject. Inspired by the US editions, the 5th European edition of this bestselling text offers an overview of marketing through accessible, theoretically rigorous content underpinned by managerial relevance. It explores the challenges facing European marketing practitioners and admirably covers a wide range of concepts examining traditional aspects of marketing and blending them with modern and future themes. Key features of this book include: A structure designed specifically to fit the way the course is taught in Europe New and updated in-depth European case studies help readers bridge the gap between knowledge and practice Focus on digital technologies such as robotics, AI, augmented and virtual reality, and their impact on marketing management skill sets and practices Coverage of the latest trends and developments in the marketing field, such as social media marketing, ethical issues and sustainability Featuring work from prominent European academics, new practical examples and exercises, it remains one of the most significant textbooks in marketing management.
Grow Food for Free
Huw Richards
Zero-cost, low effort and a long term solution to your fresh produce needs!
Huw Richards set himself a challenge - to be self-sufficient by growing his own fruit and veg for free for a year. He succeeded, and now wants to help you do the same. Grow your own food in your home garden, allotment or container and look forward to a bountiful harvest year-round. You can plant fruit and veg at home without spending a penny and Huw Richard's shows you how.
Learn about the space you need and how to prepare it, make your own compost, tackle weeds, pests, and diseases, and how to get hold of your first set of seeds! Discover strategies to expand your garden. Can't afford a raised bed? Try repurposing an old wooden pallet. Don't have money to buy lots of different seeds? Look in your kitchen cupboards for food that you can plant. This home gardening book shows you everything you need to barter, borrow, repurpose, and propagate your way to a bountiful harvest without burdening your bank balance!